Bike & Pedestrian Safety Team

The city of Baton Rouge has been deemed by the Federal Highway Administration as a focus city due to the high number of fatal bike and pedestrian crashes. In 2019, there were 114 crashes involving the serious/moderate injury or fatality of a bicyclists/pedestrians in the capital region. Strategies to combat these statistics include improving infrastructure; marketing campaigns to educate all users on pedestrian and bicycle laws; improving crash data reporting; offering design and education workshops; and utilizing Complete Streets approaches to design. Coalition leaders intend to work with local governments, advocates, and law enforcement to ensure the relationships and communication necessary to create a safe, multi-modal system in the capital region.